Simplicity 1726793 Deflector Removal, Install Discharge Baffle, Install Deflector Hinge Assembly

TURBO INSTALLATION

Remove Mower Deck

Remove the mower deck from the unit (see Operator’s Manual for instructions).

Deflector Removal

1.Remove and retain the carriage bolts, washers, lock- washers, and nuts (A, Figure 3) holding the deflector rod to the deck. Remove and discard the deflector rod. Retain the deflector.

Install Discharge Baffle

1.Attach the baffle bracket (A, Figure 4) under the mower housing as shown, and insert the carriage bolt (from step 1) through the bracket & deck hole at (B).

2.Attach the “L” bracket (C) to the baffle (A), and over the stone guard (D). Attach with carriage bolt, spacer, lockwasher and nut as shown.

A

Figure 2. Install Discharge Baffle

A. Cover and Bolts

Install Deflector Hinge Assembly

1.Remove the bolts (A, Figure 2) securing the RH arbor cover, then remove the cover from the deck. Discard the cover and bolts (A).

2.Remove and discard the plastic plugs from the deck at the locations used by bolts (F & B, Figure 5).

3Slide the deflector rod (D) through the pivot bracket

(E).

4Secure the front of the pivot bracket with a 5/16-18 x 3/4” carriage bolt (F) and flange whizlock nut (C).

5Secure the back of the pivot bracket (E) and belt cover support (A) with a 5/16-18 x 1 capscrew (B), 5/16 washer (G), and flange whizlock nut (C).

Initial Turbo Installation

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Figure 3. Remove Deflector

A. Carriage Bolts, Washers, Lockwashers, & Nuts

B

C

D

A

Figure 4. Install Discharge Baffle

A.	Baffle Bracket	C. L-Bracket
B.	Mounting Hole	D. Stone Guard

	B	A
	C
D
E
F
G	C

Figure 5. Install Deflector Hinge
A. Belt Cover Support	F. 5/16-18 x 3/4
B. 5/16-18 x 1 Capscrew	Carriage Bolt
C. 5/16-18 Whizlock Nuts	G. 5/16 Washer

D.Deflector Support Rod

E.Pivot Bracket

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